Specialized Inpatient Services for Children and Adolescents

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A specialized inpatient unit at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC is available for children and adolescents having acute behavioral and emotional problems, and who have Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual disabilities, and other developmental disorders.

Diagnostic Assessment and Treatment

Assessment and treatment are multidisciplinary and are designed for each child. Methods may include:

Medication review and medication therapy

Medical assessment and referrals

Individual, group, and family therapies

Functional behavior assessment

Behavioral interventions

Behavior training with family and agencies

Social skills training

Adaptive and self-care skills training

Educational and developmental learning center

Disposition planning

Parent management training

Problem-solving training

Self-management training

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

The family is involved with inpatient treatment. Opportunities for visits from family, friends, and agency providers are built into each child’s daily activity schedule.

Staff

The program staff includes a variety of professionals from psychology, social work, nursing, psychiatry, and counseling. Ongoing training is provided in positive behavioral supports, positive approaches, and effective techniques to support the needs of the pediatric inpatient population.

For help in finding a doctor or health service that suits your needs, call the UPMC Referral Service at 412-647-UPMC (8762) or 1-800-533-UPMC (8762). Select option 1.

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